13" Riser

[Red-Country]

This is my 1st posting and I have a weird question. Would it be possible to make a TD recurve with a 13" riser and 17" limbs that have a gentle curve along the whole limb?
I also have 27-28" draw. I know I'd have to use some type of release with it(if it works), but I wanna know what everyone thinks of the idea.

[LittleBen]

If you're talking 47" total length, which you'd really need like 20" limbs cause the limbs lay on the limb pad area if the riser for 3" or so, I think you could get away with that. I don't think release is necessary. If you're talking 41" total length, I think you might be pushing it. Search for one of tenbrooks one piece 43" recurves. IIRC Jess Stuart has done some really short takedowns also.

[JamesV]

That would be a really short bow but it could be done and could be a real fun project. Do a build-along and share it with all of us. I certainly would like to see the finished bow with all the specs.

James

[Mad Max]

12-3/4" riser  58" NTN

[LittleBen]

I still almost can't believe how much reflex is in that thing. Must be an absolute rocket launcher.

I need to build one like that. You're giving me the bug to do a nice takedown ... It's hunting season in 1 week so it will have to wait.

[Mad Max]

Originally posted by LittleBen:
I still almost can't believe how much reflex is in that thing. Must be an absolute rocket launcher.

I need to build one like that. You're giving me the bug to do a nice takedown ... It's hunting season in 1 week so it will have to wait.

It's 8" above the grip

My 64" static recurves are all like that.

[Mad Max]

Originally posted by LittleBen:
I still almost can't believe how much reflex is in that thing. Must be an absolute rocket launcher.

I need to build one like that. You're giving me the bug to do a nice takedown ... It's hunting season in 1 week so it will have to wait.

It's 8" above the grip

My 64" static recurves are all like that.